Thank You for 2025 Awesome Participation

On behalf of the Chambersburg Rotary Club - THANK YOU. We are constantly trying to improve year after year, we value your feedback and will do what we can to implement changes to make the derby better.

The good that comes out of this derby has a large impact on countless individuals in our local community. Below are just a few of the organizations and projects we fund with the proceeds from this Trout derby.

The money raised through this event funds the Chambersburg Rotary Foundation.

The Chambersburg Rotary Foundation provides funding for many local organizations like the United Way of Franklin County, Stevens Elementary School music teacher, Whole and Holy Integrated Wellness, Andrew Buchanan PTA, Franklin County Literacy Council, the Christian Life Church, Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County, Totem Pole Playhouse, DownRight Perfect, the Chambersburg Ballet Guild, Chambersburg Council for the Arts, Healthy Kids Running Series Greene Township, Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance, the Conococheague Institute, the Chambersburg Area Education Foundation, and the Franklin County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Center.

Here are some stats from last year's Trout Derby

Total Registrered Anglers: 568

Tagged Trout: 600 with a total value of $21,625 were stocked

40% of Trout were turned in at the Check-In station

Includes 25 Trout with a Total Value of $10,000 …

240 of the 600 tagged trout (40%) were turned in at the check station

Total Value of Prizes Paid for the 240 Trout = $10,050

BIG TROUT WINNERS

1st Place John Jackson, Milesburg, PA

2nd Place Brad Weller, Orrstown, PA

3rd Place David Heaton, Chambersburg, PA

LARGEST CASH PRIZE WINNERS

Tyler Eisenhart, Newport, PA

John Jackson, Milesburg, PA

Thank you again for your support, we couldn’t do this without you.

Contact us: [email protected]

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